It's A Matter of Perspective: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Civil Servants’ Appraisal and Coping with Negative Civil Servant Stereotypes
The American Review of Public Administration
Published online on July 28, 2026
Abstract
The American Review of Public Administration, Ahead of Print.
Negative civil servant stereotypes are often described as problematic in public administration research. In this study, we investigate municipal employees’ own ideas on whether and how these stereotypes form a problem for public sector work and public ...
Negative civil servant stereotypes are often described as problematic in public administration research. In this study, we investigate municipal employees’ own ideas on whether and how these stereotypes form a problem for public sector work and public ...